The only unbeaten side in Div 1 maintained their record with a 6-4 win over Rosehill B. Phil Myers was unbeaten backed by an Eddie Darlington double with Jimmy Findlow replying likewise.
A full strengh Werneth A won comfortably at Hollinwood A. Daryl Meredith trebled backed by doubles from Ian McClean and Nick Mooney with Jon De Pledge also responding with two in the 8-2 scoreline.
Doubles from Terry Taylor and Geoff Ogden were the platform of the 6-4 win for Hyde YM A at Rosehill A for whom Phil Ashworth and Dave Pegg replied similarly. In Div 2 Hyde YM B inflicted a second defeat of the season on second placed Hollinwood C. Nick Bakewell was unbeaten backed by a Denis Bradshaw double closed the gap in the table to just two points.
Ian Naylor was unbeaten for Honeywell C in the inter –club battle with their B team. He was backed by a Barrie Royle double in the 6-4 win, with Howard Travis replying likewise.
Failsworth A and Grotton A shared the points in a close fought affair. Rob Carter was unbeaten for Failsworth backed by a Phil Moran double with Steve Oliver replying likewise.
Leaders Uppermill A are opening a sizeable gap at the top after sweeping aside Hollinwood D. Glen Hewitt and Gary Crossley trebled backed by a Mark Simpson double in the 9-1 win.
Another win for Pennine sees them nearer their safety target. John Robertson trebled backed by a Glen Chadwick double with Richard Hinchcliffe also posting two for Failsworth B in the 7-3 result.
In Div 3 Unison B are joint leaders after an 8-2 win over Owls A. John Maher and Mike O’ Gara were unbeaten backed by a Dave Atkinson double. A fine performance from Grotton B inflicted the first loss of the season for leaders Werneth D. Steve Smith and Neil Tomlinson posted doubles with Mike Pellowe and Alan Else responding similarly.
The Gilders B trio of Mark Craven, Fred Wood and Tony Robinson all posted doubles in the 7-3 win at Failsworth D for whom Matthew Evans replied likewise.
A Gary Keylock treble backed by a Tom Chandler double helped Coldhurst B to a 6-4 win at Owls A for whom Dave Harthan posted two.
A Keith Moores treble helped Uppermill B to a 6-4 win at Gilders A for whom Colin Ogden notched two.
In Div 4 newcomers Saddleworth CC tasted success for the first time after an emphatic 8-2 win at Coldhurst F. Chris Brazewell and Peter Skuse were both unbeaten for the cricket club.
Leaders Coldhurst D had to pull out all the stops to maintain their unbeaten record following a 6-4 win at Deaf Club. Malcolm Wills and Adrian Waugh posted doubles with the unbeaten stint of Hitesh Kanji in response to no avail.
Jon Kershaw was unbeaten for Honeywell E backed by doubles
from Ronnie Holt and Lee Rowbotham in the 8-2 win at Werneth F for whom Ron
Tench replied with two. A Murray Corbin treble backed by a Peter Altham double
gave Coldhurst E a 7-3 win at Failsworth E for whom Bradley Dawson replied with
a double.
Oldham Ladies made an excellent start to their inter-league
campaign with a 9-1 win over Bolton. Mandy Winskill and Doreen Schofield were
unbeaten backed by a Karen Richardson double who makes a welcome return to
competitive table tennis.
Team Secretaries are urged to return the Individual Registration Forms to John Foster immediately to comply with the ETTA request.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
Hollinwood
A |
2 |
8 |
Werneth A |
Rosehill
A |
4 |
6 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
Werneth B |
6 |
4 |
Rosehill
B |
Hollinwood
B |
4 |
6 |
OTTC B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Honeywell
C |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
B |
Hollinwood
D |
1 |
9 |
Uppermill
A |
First
Transport |
9 |
1 |
Hollinwood
E |
Failsworth
A |
5 |
5 |
Grotton A |
Coldhurst
A |
|
|
Unison A |
Hyde YMCA
B |
6 |
4 |
Hollinwood
C |
Pennine |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
B |
DIVISION 3 |
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Unison B |
8 |
2 |
Owls A |
Community
Centre |
2 |
8 |
Gilders
Tackle A |
Honeywell
D |
7 |
3 |
Community
Centre |
Gilders
Tackle A |
4 |
6 |
Uppermill
B |
Coldhurst
C |
1 |
9 |
Unison B |
Grotton B |
6 |
4 |
Werneth D |
Failsworth
D |
3 |
7 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
Owls A |
4 |
6 |
Coldhurst
B |
DIVISION 4 |
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Saddleworth
C.C |
2 |
8 |
Unison D |
Werneth F |
2 |
8 |
Honeywell
E |
Failsworth
E |
3 |
7 |
Coldhurst
E |
Werneth E |
5 |
5 |
Owls B |
Deaf Club |
4 |
6 |
Coldhurst
D |
Uppermill
C |
9 |
1 |
Failsworth
F |
Coldhurst
F |
2 |
8 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
Both Rosehill A and B teams found themselves on the wrong end of 10-0 scorelines and as a result are languishing in the relegation zone. Daryl and Stuart Mersdith together with a Nick Mooney maximum for Werneth A accounted for the A team whilst unbeaten stints from Hollinwood A’s George Jones, Jack Christian and Colin Boardman despatched the B team.
OTTC B returned to winning ways after a 7-3 win over Glodwick. Dave Griffith and Andy Kaye were both unbeaten against the talented asian side.
Doug Hill’s fine form for Werneth B continued in the 7-3 win at BAE B. He was unbeaten backed by a Mandy Winskill double with Mick Hill replying likewise.
In Div 2 Paul Whyatt trebled for Failsworth B in the 6-4 basement battle with Coldhurst A. He was backed by a Richard Hinchcliffe double with Simon King also notching two.
Hollinwood E recorded their first win of the season over Failsworth A. John Foster and Gary Newton posted doubles with Rob Carter replying likewise in the 6-4 win. Doubles from the Uppermill trio of Gary Grossley, Glen Hewitt and Peter Watson maintained the divisional leadership after a 7-3 win over First Transport for whom Tommy Ryan doubled.
Paul Howarth was in fine form for Unison A in the 5-5 draw with Hyde YM B. His unbeaten stint was backed by a Liaquat Ali double with Nick Bakewell replying likewise.
Div 3 leaders Werneth D were made to work for their 6-4 win over Failsworth D. Mike Pellowe was unbeaten backed by an Alan Else double with improving junior Matthew Evans responding similarly.
Third placed Grotton B maintained their promotion push with an 8-2 win at Coldhurst B. An Alf Barker treble was backed by doubles from Steve Smith and Alan Sarsfield. The Andy Hey treble for Unison C was in vain since doubles from Peter Watson and Keith Moores gave UppermillB a 6-4 win.
Trebles from Adam Rowbotham and Ken Dunkerley backed by a Derek Naylor double for Honeywell D gave them a 9-1 scoreline over Gilders B and maintained second place in the table.
Unbeaten stints from Derek Buckley and Ray Woods supported by a Brian Handley double gave Failsworth C a 9-1 win over Coldhurst C.
Div 4 saw top meet bottom with leaders Coldhurst D overwhelming their F team 10-0. Terry Holland, Malcolm Wills and Adrian Waugh again responsible for the rout. OTTC C closed the gap on second placed Uppermill C after beating them 7-3. Rebekah Griffith was unbeaten backed by a Carl Simpson double with Howard Meadham replying likewise.
Honeywell E posted an 8-2 win over Failsworth E. John Kershaw was unbeaten backed by doubles from Ronnie Holt and Lee Rowbotham with the Alan Nightingale double in response proving to no avail.
A Murray Corbin maximum backed by a Peter Altham double gave Coldhurst E a 7-3 win over Werneth E for whom Dave Renton posted two.
A close fought encounter between Owls B and Deaf Club shared
the points 5-5. Hitesh Kanji trebled backed by a Prakesh Bhojani double with
Paul Woodward posting a double for Owls.
This week saw the start of the Lancs and Cheshire League
fixtures with the Oldham mens A team in action at Blackpool. Nick Mooney was in
fine form for the promoted side which resulted in two wins against Mid Cheshire
(5-1) and Bury (4-2) and two narrow 4-2 defeats against both Trafford and
Liverpool A. George Jones trebled for Oldham B vets in the 6-4 win at Barrow
whilst doubles from Joe Redikin and Bob Johnson secured a 5-5 draw for Oldham D
vets at Kendal.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
Werneth C |
2 |
8 |
Honeywell
A |
Hyde YMCA
A |
3 |
7 |
BAE A |
Werneth A |
10 |
0 |
Rosehill
A |
OTTC A |
3 |
7 |
Hollinwood
A |
OTTC B |
7 |
3 |
Glodwick
TTC |
Rosehill
B |
0 |
10 |
Hollinwood
B |
BAE B |
3 |
7 |
Werneth B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
B |
Grotton A |
10 |
0 |
Pennine |
Hollinwood
E |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
A |
Uppermill
A |
7 |
3 |
First
Transport |
Hollinwood
C |
5 |
5 |
Honeywell
C |
Unison A |
5 |
5 |
Hyde YMCA
B |
Failsworth
B |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
A |
DIVISION 3 |
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Gilders
Tackle A |
7 |
3 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
Unison C |
5 |
5 |
Community
Centre |
Unison B |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
C |
Failsworth
C |
9 |
1 |
Coldhurst
C |
Uppermill
B |
6 |
4 |
Unison C |
Gilders
Tackle B |
1 |
9 |
Honeywell
D |
Werneth D |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
D |
Coldhurst
B |
2 |
8 |
Grotton B |
DIVISION 4 |
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Uppermill
C |
8 |
2 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
Coldhurst
D |
10 |
0 |
Coldhurst
F |
Owls B |
5 |
5 |
Deaf Club |
Coldhurst
E |
7 |
3 |
Werneth E |
Honeywell
E |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
E |
Failsworth
F |
7 |
3 |
Werneth F |
OTTC C |
7 |
3 |
Uppermill
C |
Hollinwood A have made an excellent start to the new campaign and currently share the Div 1 leadership with both BAE A and OTTC A. The signings of Tim Hatton and Jon De Pledge have improved the mid-table outfit considerably, they were both unbeaten in the 8-2 win over OTTC B.
Daryl Meredith was unbeaten for Werneth A in the 6-4 win at BAE A. He was backed by a Nick Mooney double with Tony Bates replying likewise.
A Dave Hamilton treble was in vain for Honeywell as they were edged 6-4 by Werneth B for whom Phil Myers and Doug Hill posted doubles.
Bottom side Werneth C were again unfortunate losing 6-4 to Hyde YM A for whom Steve Lyons was unbeaten backed by a Mark Danaher double.
A George Jones treble backed by doubles from Dave Cheetham and Colin Boardman gave Hollinwood B their first win over BAE B 8-2.
In Div 2 Honeywell C lost ground losing 7-3 to Unison A. Paul Howarth trebled backed by a Liaquat Ali double with Ian Naylor responding likewise.
Honeywell B fared somewhat better after a 6-4 win at First Transport. Tim Baker was unbeaten backed by a Brian Higgins double with Brian Hall replying likewise. Doubles from Pennine’s Glen Chadwick, John Robertson and Adrian Tindale were enough for a 6-4 win over Coldhurst A for whom Simon King replied likewise. Leaders Uppermill A swept aside Failsworth B 9-1. Unbeaten stints from Glen Hewitt and Gary Crossley backed by a Mark Simpson double did the damage although youngster Nathan Buckley registered a very creditable win over the latter.
The Div 3 match of the week was the top two clash between the D teams of Honeywell and Werneth. Mike Pellowe and Alan Else were both unbeaten for Werneth in the 7-3 success.
Another match of the week was between former Springhead Youth Club teamates Dave Harthan of Owls A against Steve Smith of Grotton B. Despite the 40 years that have since elapsed, neither player has lost their competitive edge. Dave Harthan triumphing 18-16 in a fourth game decider. His eventual treble was not enough since doubles from Steve Smith and Neil Tomlinson gave Grotton a 6-4 win.
The dominance of Div 4 runaway leaders, Coldhurst D, continued after a 9-1 formality over Owls B. Terry Holland and Malcolm Wills were unbeaten backed by an Adrian Waugh double.
A 9-1 win for Unison D keeps them in second spot. Dennis Heyes and Martin Haigh trebled backed by a Roger Jagger double.
The juniors of Failsworth F are reaping the benefits of the summer league against higher level opposition after an 8-2 win over their E team. Jordan McNamara was again unbeaten backed by doubles from Bradley Dawson and Danny Cooper with Alan Nightingale replying likewise.
A Murray Corbin treble helped Coldhurst E to a 7-3 win over Deaf Club. He was supported by a Peter Altham double with Ian Cochrane replying likewise.
Unbeaten stints from Rebekah Griffith and Carl Simpson for
OTTC C keep the pressure on the top two after a 7-3 win at Werneth F.
The Oldham inter league seniors season begins next Sunday at
Blackpool where the two teams will be looking to consolidate Premier and Div 1
table tennis respectively.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
Hyde YMCA
A |
8 |
2 |
Honeywell
A |
Glodwick
TTC |
7 |
3 |
Rosehill
B |
Hollinwood
A |
8 |
2 |
OTTC B |
Rosehill
A |
0 |
10 |
OTTC A |
BAE A |
4 |
6 |
Werneth A |
Werneth C |
4 |
6 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
Hollinwood
B |
8 |
2 |
BAE B |
Honeywell
A |
4 |
6 |
Werneth B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Honeywell
C |
3 |
7 |
Unison A |
Hollinwood
D |
2 |
8 |
Hollinwood
C |
First
Transport |
4 |
6 |
Honeywell
B |
Failsworth
A |
1 |
9 |
Uppermill
A |
Grotton A |
10 |
0 |
Hollinwood
E |
Pennine |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
A |
DIVISION 3 |
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Community
Centre |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
C |
Honeywell
D |
3 |
7 |
Werneth D |
Failsworth
D |
5 |
5 |
Coldhurst
B |
Owls A |
4 |
6 |
Grotton B |
Honeywell
D |
3 |
7 |
Werneth D |
DIVISION 4 |
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Honeywell
E |
1 |
9 |
Deaf Club |
Saddleworth
C.C |
4 |
6 |
Werneth F |
Werneth F |
3 |
7 |
OTTC C |
Failsworth
E |
2 |
8 |
Failsworth
F |
Werneth E |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
E |
Deaf Club |
3 |
7 |
Coldhurst
E |
Coldhurst
D |
9 |
1 |
Owls B |
Coldhurst
F |
1 |
9 |
Unison D |
Uppermill A have made a statement to the rest of Div 2 by comfortably despatching relegated Grotton A. Gary Crossley and Mark Simpson were unbeaten backed by a Glen Hewitt double in the 9-1 scoreline for the new leaders.
Hollinwood C were held 5-5 by First Transport. Tommy Ryan trebled for Transport with doubles in reply from Phil Holmes and Bob Johnson.
Promoted Coldhurst A are struggling at this level after a 10-0 whitewash by Hyde YM B for whom Steve Lyons, Nick Bakewell and Dennis Bradshaw were the architects of the rout.
Hollinwood E are also finding Div 2 tough after a 6-4 reverse at the hands of Pennine. John Robertson was unbeaten backed by a Glen Chadwick double with Harry Ross replying similarly for Hollinwood.
Paul Howarth and Liaquat Ali were unbeaten for Unison A in the 8-2 win over Hollinwood D.
In Div 1 Werneth B and Hollinwood B fought a keenly contested 5-5 draw. Colin Boardman was unbeaten for Hollinwood with Phil Myers posting a double in reply. Doubles from Glodwick’s Kamal Hussain, Siful Khan and Majid Tubasum were enough for the 7-3 scoreline over BAE B for whom the unfortunate Kevin Hill was unbeaten.
An unbeaten stint for Gary Skinner backed by a Phil Wilkinson double helped OTTC B to a 6-4 win over Rosehill A for whom Dave Pegg notched a double.
Werneth D maintained pole position in Div 3 after a 7-3 win over Gilders A.
Mike Pellowe was again unbeaten backed by an Alan Else double with Martin Nicholls replying likewise.
Steve Smith was unbeaten for Grotton B backed by doubles from Alan Sarsfield and Neil Tomlinson in the 8-2 win over Failsworth D for whom Matthew Evans replied with two.
Failsworth C and Owls A shared the points in a close fought match. Ray Woods trebled for Failsworth with Dave Harthan and Paul Woodward posting two each. Uppermill B are amongst the chasing pack after another close fought draw. Pete Watson was unbeaten for Uppermill with John Maher and Dave Atkinson responding with doubles.
In Div 4 a John Mark treble for Unison D was enough to knock leaders Uppermill C off the top of the table. He was ably supported by a Dennis Heyes double with Mark Burke replying likewise.in the 6-4 scoreline.
The new leaders Coldhurst D fared better after a 7-3 success over their E team. Malcolm Wills was unbeaten backed by a Terry Holland double with Murray Corbin notching similarly.
Trebles from Dinesh Gorasia and Richard Pullen backed by a John Tanner double gave Owls B a comfortable 9-1 win over Coldhurst F.
Doubles from Bradley Dawson and Jordan McNamara edged a 6-4
scoreline in favour of Failsworth F over Werneth E for whom Phil Coombe was
unbeaten.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
OTTC A |
6 |
4 |
BAE A |
OTTC B |
6 |
4 |
Rosehill
A |
Rosehill
B |
4 |
6 |
Hollinwood
A |
BAE B |
3 |
7 |
Glodwick
TTC |
Werneth B |
5 |
5 |
Hollinwood
B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Hollinwood
D |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
B |
Hollinwood
E |
4 |
6 |
Pennine |
Uppermill
A |
9 |
1 |
Grotton A |
Honeywell
B |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
A |
Hollinwood
C |
5 |
5 |
First
Transport |
Unison A |
8 |
2 |
Hollinwood
D |
Failsworth
B |
4 |
6 |
Honeywell
C |
Coldhurst
A |
0 |
10 |
Hyde YMCA
B |
DIVISION 3 |
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Unison B |
8 |
2 |
Community
Centre |
Failsworth
C |
5 |
5 |
Owls A |
Uppermill
B |
5 |
5 |
Unison B |
Gilders
Tackle B |
4 |
6 |
Unison C |
Werneth D |
7 |
3 |
Gilders
Tackle A |
Coldhurst
B |
5 |
5 |
Honeywell
D |
Grotton B |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
D |
DIVISION 4 |
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Owls B |
9 |
1 |
Coldhurst
F |
Coldhurst
E |
3 |
7 |
Coldhurst
D |
Failsworth
F |
6 |
4 |
Werneth E |
OTTC C |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
E |
Unison D |
6 |
4 |
Uppermill
C |
LEAGUE TABLES.
DIVISION 1 |
|
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TEAM |
PLAYED |
WON |
DRAWN |
LOST |
POINTS |
BAE A |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
30 |
Hollinwood
A |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
26 |
OTTC A |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
24 |
OTTC B |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
22 |
Honeywell
A |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
Rosehill
A |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
Werneth B |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
17 |
Glodwick
TTC |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
15 |
Hollinwood
B |
4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
Werneth A |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
14 |
BAE B |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
Rosehill
B |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
Werneth C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
DIVISION 2 |
|
||||
TEAM |
PLAYED |
WON |
DRAWN |
LOST |
POINTS |
Uppermill
A |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
Hollinwood
C |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
29 |
Honeywell
C |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
26 |
Hyde YMCA
B |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
26 |
Hollinwood
D |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
24 |
Honeywell
B |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
23 |
Grotton A |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
19 |
Failsworth
A |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
19 |
Unison A |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
18 |
First
Transport |
4 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
17 |
Pennine |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
Failsworth
B |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
Coldhurst
A |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
11 |
Hollinwood
E |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
9 |
DIVISION 3 |
|
||||
TEAM |
PLAYED |
WON |
DRAWN |
LOST |
POINTS |
Werneth D |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
31 |
Honeywell
D |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
27 |
Uppermill
B |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
Unison B |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
24 |
Failsworth
C |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
23 |
Grotton B |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
22 |
Gilders
Tackle A |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
21 |
Coldhurst
B |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
18 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
Unison C |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
17 |
Owls A |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
15 |
Failsworth
D |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
Coldhurst
C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
Community
Centre |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
DIVISION 4 |
|
||||
TEAM |
PLAYED |
WON |
DRAWN |
LOST |
POINTS |
Coldhurst
D |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
32 |
Uppermill
C |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
32 |
OTTC C |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
26 |
Unison D |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
26 |
Owls B |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
23 |
Werneth E |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
21 |
Coldhurst
E |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
20 |
Deaf Club |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
16 |
Failsworth
E |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
Failsworth
F |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
Honeywell
E |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
14 |
Coldhurst
F |
4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
Werneth F |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
Bob Johnson rolled back the years by trebling for Hollinwood A in an 8-2 win over BAE B. He was called up as an eleventh hour replacement and was ably backed by doubles from Simon Hardwick and Dave Buckley.
Dave Pegg was unbeaten for Rosehill A in the 6-4 win over their newly promoted B team, Richard Sarre also posting a double.
Early pacesetters BAE A comfortably despatched OTTC B, trebles from Tony Bates and Tom Lang, which included the scalps of Dave Griffith and backed by a Tony Vaughan double, were the foundation of the 9-1 win.
Dave Hamilton was again unbeaten for Honeywell backed by a Paul Rowbotham double in the 6-4 win over Hollinwood B for whom Dave Cheetham replied with two. Fancied Werneth A are not finding their true form after another defeat at the hands of Hyde YM A. Doubles from the rapidly improved Steve Lyons and Terry Taylor were enough to edge a 6-4 win for which Stuart Meredith and Nick Mooney replied likewise.
In Div 2 early leaders Hollinwood C secured an 8-2 win at Failsworth B. The overworked Bob Johnson was again unbeaten backed by doubles from Phil Holmes and Joe Redikin with Rob Carter replying likewise.
Honeywell C have made a solid start to their Div 2 campaign with an 8-2 win over also promoted Coldhurst A. Ian Naylor was unbeaten backed by doubles from Alan Marston and Barrie Royle.
A closely fought match saw First Manchester and Unison A share the points. Tommy Ryan was unbeaten with Paul Howarth and Liaquat Ali replying with doubles for Unison.
Div 3 pacesetters Werneth D posted a 9-1 win at Unison C. Mike Pellowe and Alan Else were unbeaten ably backed by a Julian Minshall double.
Adam Rowbotham excelled for Honeywell D, he was unbeaten, which included a win against Steve Oliver who only last season was playing Div 1.He was supported by a Ken Dunkerley double in the 6-4 win over Grotton B.
Jack Greenwood did not deserve to finish on the losing side, his unbeaten stint for Failsworth D was in vain as doubles from Dave Harthan, Paul Woodward and Martin Raines gave Owls A the 7-3 win.
Gilders A had Martin Nicholls and Gerry Lees to thank for unbeaten stints in the 7-3 win over Coldhurst B.
A Peter Watson treble backed by a Keith Moores double gave Uppermill B a 6-4 win at Failsworth C for whom Ray Woods replied with a double.
Mark Craven, Tony Robinson and Fred Wood all posted doubles in Gilders B 7-3 win at Coldhurst C for whom Neil Chapman replied with two.
In Div 4 Coldhurst D will be happy to maintain their current placing next April. Trebles from Malcolm Wills and Terry Holland backed by a Neil England double gave them a resounding 9-1 win over Honeywell E.
Rebekah Griffith was unbeaten for OTTC C in the 7-3 win at Werneth E .She was backed by a Carl Simpson double with Phillip Coombe replying likewise.
The experienced Mike O’Gara and John Mark were unbeaten for Unison D in the 8-2 win at Werneth F.
Failsworth E edged new club Saddleworth CC 6-4. Alan Nightingale trebled backed by a Fred Pickles double with Chris Brazewell replying likewise and Australian cricket professional Peter Skuse notching a single.
Murray Corbin trebled for Coldhurst E backed by a Peter Altham double in the 6-4 win at Owls B for whom Dinesh Gorasia replied likewise.
A Hitesh Kanji treble supported by a Prakesh Bhojani double
edged a 6-4 win for Deaf Club over Failsworth F for whom Daniel Cooper replied
with a double.
It has been noticed at this early stage of the season that
there are a number of late scorecards arriving with the match secretary. Would
all clubs please post cards promptly or deliver by hand.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Hollinwood A |
8 |
2 |
BAE B |
Rosehill A |
6 |
4 |
Rosehill B |
BAE A |
9 |
1 |
OTTC B |
Werneth C |
1 |
9 |
OTTC A |
Hyde YMCA A |
6 |
4 |
Werneth A |
Honeywell A |
6 |
4 |
Hollinwood B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Coldhurst A |
2 |
8 |
Hollinwood D |
Honeywell C |
8 |
2 |
Coldhurst A |
First Transport |
5 |
5 |
Unison A |
Failsworth A |
2 |
8 |
Hollinwood C |
Grotton A |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell B |
Hollinwood E |
4 |
6 |
Uppermill A |
Pennine |
4 |
6 |
Hyde YMCA B |
DIVISION 3 |
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Community Centre |
2 |
8 |
Failsworth C |
Failsworth D |
3 |
7 |
Honeywell D |
Honeywell D |
6 |
4 |
Grotton B |
Gilders Tackle A |
7 |
3 |
Coldhurst B |
Unison C |
1 |
9 |
Werneth D |
Coldhurst C |
3 |
7 |
Gilders Tackle B |
Failsworth C |
4 |
6 |
Uppermill B |
Owls A |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth D |
DIVISION 4 |
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Failsworth F |
1 |
9 |
Coldhurst D |
Saddleworth C.C |
1 |
9 |
Werneth E |
Uppermill C |
10 |
0 |
Werneth F |
Werneth F |
2 |
8 |
Unison D |
Failsworth E |
6 |
4 |
Saddleworth C.C |
Werneth E |
3 |
7 |
OTTC C |
Deaf Club |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth F |
Coldhurst D |
9 |
1 |
Honeywell E |
Owls B |
4 |
6 |
Coldhurst E |
Coldhurst F |
0 |
10 |
Uppermill C |